Orioles Hire New GM Jared Banner, Latest MLB Rumors on Contract and What to Know About Ex-Cubs Exec

The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as their next general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan .

Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported earlier this month that Banner, who was an assistant GM for the Chicago Cubs, was a candidate for the Athletics in their search to replace David Forst.

Mooney and Rosenthal noted he "has extensive experience in scouting, player development and administration, including time with the Cubs, Red Sox and New York Mets." Among his successes in Chicago was identifying Pete Crow-Armstrong as a prospective trade target.

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